The Neurodivergent Cogitators & Creators
About ADHCrafts
ADHCrafts is a Southwest England fibre craft business, offering small-batch fleece processing, hand spinning, fibre guides and creative support for people working with sheep, alpaca and other natural fibres.
Built around care, clarity and traditional hands-on skills, ADHCrafts helps turn meaningful fibre into something useful, personal and understood.
Meet the maker
I’m Vanessa, the fibre artist and maker behind ADHCrafts. My work brings together fleece processing, hand spinning, crochet, needle felting, fibre education and a deep love of natural materials.
I work mainly with sheep fleece, but I also have experience with alpaca, angora and some pet fibre. Every fibre has its own character, and part of my work is helping people understand what their fibre can realistically become.
From fleece to fibre
ADHCrafts focuses on small-batch, hands-on processing. This can include skirting, washing, sorting, carding, preparing fibre as batts, rolags or roving, and hand spinning yarn where the fibre is suitable.
The process is designed to be clear and supportive. You do not need to know all the fibre terms before getting in touch — the enquiry stage is there to help work out what you have, what condition it is in, and what the next step could be.
Provenance, animals and place
I care about where fibre comes from. Wherever possible, ADHCrafts works with locally sourced fleece and keeps a clear sense of provenance through the process.
For fibre owners, this means the animal, flock, farm or smallholding behind the fleece still matters. The aim is not just to process fibre, but to honour the journey from animal to finished material.
South West fibre values
ADHCrafts is based in West Devon and has a South West England focus, with a strong interest in local fibre systems, small producers, heritage skills and responsible use of natural materials.
Being part of the SouthWest Fibreshed community also reflects the values behind the business: local fibre, transparent processes, regenerative thinking, education and stronger connections between land, animals, makers and end users.
Why accessibility matters
ADHCrafts has been shaped by my own experiences of chronic illness and neurodivergence. I know how much difference it makes when instructions are clear, realistic and broken into manageable steps.
That is why ADHCrafts guides are written with accessibility in mind. They are designed to support neurodivergent and dyslexic learners, people managing limited energy, and anyone who needs a calmer, more practical route into fibre crafts.
Guides, kits and learning support
Alongside fibre processing, ADHCrafts creates guides and kits for people who want to learn heritage fibre skills without feeling overwhelmed. These resources are built around clear explanations, visual support, natural pause points and practical steps.
The aim is to make fibre crafts feel possible. Whether you are washing your first fleece, trying a drop spindle, or working out what your animal’s fibre can become, you are allowed to start where you are.
Teaching, community and future plans
Education is an important part of ADHCrafts. I am developing workshops with a friend and 1:1 support and tuition around fibre preparation, spinning, crochet, needle felting and textile crafts.
Longer term, I want ADHCrafts to support more community learning, conservation-linked projects, school sessions and accessible craft opportunities across the South West.
A supportive fibre journey
ADHCrafts is for people who want more than a standard transaction. It is for smallholders, pet flock owners, fibre crafters, beginner spinners and people who feel attached to the animals behind the fleece.
The process is gentle, honest and practical. If the fibre is suitable, we look at what it can become. If it is not suitable for one route, we look at other possible uses. There are no silly questions.
Start with what you have
If you have fleece or fibre and are not sure where to begin, start with an enquiry. You can choose “help me decide” and we can work through the options together.